Lunch

My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version...

Beets, oranges and spinach sprinkled with goat cheese make a scrumptious new blend for a mixed green salad. The combination...

My family loves Mexican food so I came up with a soup which features all of those wonderful flavors. I...

This delicious soup recipe was shared by a friend and instantly became a hit with my husband. Its big cheese...

When I made salads in the past, I always served fresh-from-the-oven bread. Not this fun recipe combines these two great...

A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...

In our area, olives, walnuts, pomegranates and oranges are grown locally, and I love using them in recipes. I include...

If you're planning a picnic, make this pasta a day ahead. For my husband's lunch at work, I sometimes tie...

A luscious combination of sweet and tangy, crunchy and creamy, this pretty salad makes a great side dish or dessert....

I partially put this salad together and take the remaining ingredients (candied nuts, seeds, rice noodles and dressing) to mix...

Bow tie pasta with strawberries makes a refreshing salad, especially with a little chopped mint. I multiply it for brunches,...

Here's a delightfully different salad that balances the earthy flavor of beets with the natural sweetness of berries. If you...

A lovely vinaigrette coats this green salad that’s tossed with tomatoes, olives and marinated cream cheese ‘croutons.’ I freeze the...

In summer, I am always looking for ways to use the fresh basil and tomatoes that grow in my herb...

I love fresh corn on the cob, especially grilled, so I am always looking for innovative ways to serve it....

I created this colorful salad when I was invited to a friend's Easter egg hunt and potluck picnic. The guests...

Potato salad tossed with vinaigrette has a lighter taste than traditional mayo versions. I add velvety avocado and hazelnuts for...

This hearty salad is bursting with harvest flavors and healthful omega-3s. The chewy wheat berries, sweet-tart dried cherries and crunchy...

Light and refreshing, this salad goes nicely with the heavier dishes of the season. Your family and friends will also...

I developed this recipe when corn was in the farmer's market and big, red, juicy tomatoes were in my garden....

Glistening citrus and beets star in this colorful, tangy salad. It's a refreshing mix of bright flavors—just add chicken and...

This minestrone soup recipe is special to me because it’s one of the few dinners my entire family loves. And...

Totally scrumptious and packed with nutrition, this salad was my response to friends who asked how they could incorporate kale...

This variation of a BLT salad is great with a side of garlic bread or garlic toast, and will satisfy...

I revamped an Asian-style chicken salad recipe to create this gingery, crunchy salad. Now it’s a huge success when I...

This tasty turkey salad from Meredith Berg of Hudson, Wisconsin offers a wonderful blend of flavors. With sweet grapes and...

The character behind these salad gals was my mother. She'd serve them to my teachers each spring at a special...

This tart, refreshing salad is a big hit in my home. All the tasty toppings—including red onions, tomatoes, olives, feta...

I combine seven easy ingredients for these salmon patties. When I was a girl growing up on the farm, my...